I spent the day wandering about town, feeling the vibe of the street.

Its nice to see that the world goes on regardless of what’s happening in one neighborhood or city.

On my walk thru northwest Portland, I stepped over what seemed to be half a gram of white powder. I chuckled before I doubled back to pick it up. Tossing it into the street.. I chuckled more. Sure, drugs would have taken my mind off the madness brewing but whatever the spirit has planned for me, should not be stifled by drugs.

Besides… I’m glad to be sober; I wouldn’t have conscious for the event that took place before my eyes this evening.

Across from traffic court, in the park I witnessed three adults arguing with Black children. As I walked closer they came out into the street. I stepped in to intervene but like any situation, there were too many people involved. One of those Caucasian men pulled out a gun on the corner of Salmon and sw 4th Ave. I took cover behind a red car, he seemed to be moving towards Taylor, so I went around the block to catch him. He fired a round and I snuck up and struck his leg with my ‘black wand’. He was muscled to the ground and the clip removed, I stood on his hand and gun as the group pulled him away. Taking the weapon into my pocket, I sent someone after my bag and places it into it. I sat front of the Justice Center to calm my nerves and talked to a few black youth about why I feel the conversation of black lives hasn’t been properly addressed yet at these gatherings.

The weapon will remain in my possession until I see fit. Someone offered 200$ then 100$ to purchase it, but it’s clear, I am the more responsible.

The party that offered to purchase it said “it belongs to all of us”. That’s why I am holding it. Community policing is having the person who’s most responsible handling dangerous situations and items.

I am now, a self proclaimed community officer and these are all my children.

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In addition.. two people expressed their anger because my assist hurt their pride. I am disappointed that they are more concerned about their pride than the safety of all.